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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-09-15
LIFE IN NEW ORLEANS.
Street Scenes a. Viewed by q Norther
Sightseer-Glimpse of an Interior.

Street Scenes as Viewed by a Northern
sightseer-Glimpss of an Interior.
The singular dual life of the Crescent City
took vehement hold Of the imagination of the
old clergyman On one side Of its great
artery, Canal street, is q powerful American
city, firmly established, fully abreast Of the
trade and industry Of the time, and Fiutching
eagerly for its share Of the commerce Of the
world. It Is vitaIized now with an energy
which, il not pure Yankee In character, Is
very closely akin to it.
Here are miles Of uharves heaped with
cotton and sugar; thoroughfares massively
built, through which the endless tides of
human life ebb and flow all day; magnificent
avenues stretching away out to the country,
lined with modern hotels club houses and
huge dwellings, each fianked by one or two
picturesque towers, which, on inspection,
turn out to be only cisterns
There is the necessary complement of black
shadow below these vivid high lights. Pow
srty and vice live more out of doors in New
Orleans than in northern cities. There they
are, barefaced, leering, always on the familiar
pave, to be seen and known of all men Back
Of all signs Of wealth and gayety, too, is the
mud, material, clammy horror. The water,
deadly enemy here, perpetually fought and
'orced back, rushes in, whenever a days rain
gives it vantage, at every crevice, floods the
streets and clogs the drains. 1t oozes out of
the grouud wherever you step on it, drips
down the walls Of your drawing room, stains
your books q coffee color, clings to YOU.
chilly and damp, in your clothes and in your
bed, turns the air you breathe into a cold
stream, and washes your dead out of their
graves.
So the old man and the girl, being about
the same age c-as old as the Babes in the
Wood" quoth Mrs Ely, fell into the habit
Of strolling in the early morning or gathering
twilight through the network of oddly silent
streets, SO narrow that the overhanging caves
nearly met over the cobblestons pavements
Steep roofs scaled with earthen tiles and
green with moss, hooded dormer windows
peeping out of them like half shut eyes, rose
abruptly from the one storied houses Here
and there q cobbler sat on his bench in the
street plying his swl and singing to himself,
or a group Of swsrthy, half naked boys knelt
on the banquette, finging their arms about
In gambling game for pennies, and shriek-
ing In some wild dialect, half negro and half
French.
Their walks usually ended on the Boulevard
Esplenade. Even that wide thoroughfare fell
into quiet in the afternoon as the long
shadows of the trees lay heavily across it
Within the close walls they could catch q
glimpse Of the courts about which the houses
are built, the glitter of fountains shaded by
orange trees and broad leaved tropical plants
Sometimes a jalousied window would be left
open, and they would catch the tinkle of g
guitar or the sound of q womanis voice sing
tng.-Rebecca Harding Davis in Harper's
Magazine.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-09-15
Strange Control of Horses.

Since boyhood have always had strange
control of horses. I can no more explain it
than could tell you why my eyes are black;
but it is a fact that before / have handled a
horse long he will follow me like a dog and
answer my command. l once had the four
horses that pull the engine at Broadway and
Almond under such control that at the dis
tance of a block they would answer my whis-
tie and race like the wind to see which could
reach me first. An old fire horse was once
sold to an ashman. He was hitched to post
a block away, and l thought 1 recognized
him, and whistled. / had not seen him for
two years, but he recognized my whistle, and,
breaking the hitching strap, he came tearing
to me, with the cart rattling behind him. A
few minutes later the excited owner came I'D
and thanked me warmly for catching his
runaway horse.-Assistant Fire Chief In
Globe Democrat.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-09-15
GOING WEST.

All trains daily except Sunday.
Pullm0n's Palace Buffet or Hotel Sleep~
ing Cars through without change from Steu-
benville east to Philadelphia and New York;
west to Columbus Cincinnati, Louisville, Ohi~
eogo, indianapolis and ST. Louis.
For through tickets, baggage checks, Sleep
Ing car accommodations, and any further iAS
formation, apply to JOHN @. TUMLINSON,
Ticks Agent at Panhandle station. foot of
Eleventh street, or a. city ticket of1ee, under
McLure House, Wheeling.
JAMES MoCREA,
Manager, Pittsburgh.
E. A. FORD,
GenI Pas. and Tkt Ag't, Pittsburgh, Pa
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-09-15
MIRAGE.

As shipwrecked mariner by waves o'srborne,
Chilled and benumbed by blast and lashins
spray,
Slow sinking from the blessed light of day
Gives up the struggle, strength and life outworl;
Yet as he yields him helpless and forlorn,
Stern fate. remorseful, gives one parting ray
OF hope; the long sought headlands far and
gray
Rise on his dying sight with light Of morn;
So life, relenting, gives one moment grand
To him who walks bereavement's lonely beacni
The tender pressure of gentle hand,
The ecstasy Of voice and look and speech;
One rapturous glimpse of loves celestial land
Whose fading shores his feet may never reach.
Sarah D. Hobart in Pioneer Press.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-09-15
A CONGREGATION SURPRISED
How Bishop Simpson Preached to a
Strange Audience.

An incident showing his gifts is re-
lated by his uncle. Late one Saturday
night he arrived at town in the noun
famous regions of Pennsylvania. where
be was a total stranger. The next
morning he made his way to the Meth
odist church, and accosted the pastor,
telling him be was a brother in the
ministry. Simpson being extremely
awkward and plain in appearance. the
pastor was half inclined to omit the
courtesy due brother preacher, of ask
ing him to deliver sermon. If he in
Quired of the bishop as to his name he
must have failed to catch it. for he ceI-
taiDly had no idea to whom he was
speaking. His request for the stranger
to preach was therefore expressed in the
most formal and constrained manner.
The stranger readily agreed to fill the
pulpit, and the pastors chagrin was ev~
ident, as he resigned himself to his fate.
The bishop preached one of his power
ful sermons. and everybody in the au'
dience whispered to his neighbor, who
Is hep" Before he had taken his seat,
the pastor had him by the hand
"What did you say your name WASP"
simpson"
What Not the bishOp?"
That is what they call me-"
The minister instantly sprang 10 his
feet and shouted:
"You have just had the privilege of
listening to Bishop Simpson. Let US
sing Praise God from whom all bless
ings fow."
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-09-15
THE EVOLUTION OF FORAKER.

Born in 1916.
Enlisted when sixteen years old.
Commanded company when seven
teen.
Honorably discharged when nineteen
A judge when thirty-two.
Candidate for governor when thirty
seven.
Governor when thirty-nine.
Renominated when forty-one.
THE Republican party of Ohio in its
platform this year Incorporated resolu-
tion demanding protection for the people
from patent extortions from which they
have been suffering year after year.
Hundreds of thousands of dollars are now
being wrung from innocent parties
throughout this and other states by
patent right swindlers, and the subject is
enc which demands immediate attention
Farmers especially have been the victims
of these swindlers, and are demanding
favorable legislation for their protection,
which the Republican party promises to
give them
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-09-15
A Left Handed Barber.

II had peculiar experience the other day."
said city hall official "I was shaved by
left handed barber and it was very queer.
Did you ever try ita Well, don't 1 was in
a constant state of terror SO soon as the man
gave me the first swipe with the razor 1t
looked SO COMPOUNDED awkward that ex-
pected every moment to hear piece of my
nose drop on the floor. In reality he gave
me clean shave, but the pleasure was
spoiled by the anticipation of pain. I've had
left handed barber cut my hair before this
and didn't mind it, but I'll excuse left
handed shaVers in the future "-Philadelphis
Call -----
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-09-15
HAY Fever.

For twenty-five years 1 have been Sc
verely afflicted with hay fever. While
l was suffering intensely was induced
through Mr.. Tichenor's testimonial, TO
try Ely's Cream Balm. The effect was
marvellous. 1t enabled me to perform
my pastoral duties without the slightest
Inconvenience, and have escaped d re-
turn attack. pronounce Ely's Cream
Balm cure for hay fever.-Wm. I
Carr, Presbyterian Pastor, Elizabeth
NJ. 81
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-09-15
ReneWs Her Youth.

Mrs. Phoebe Chesley, Peterson, Clay Co.,
Iowa, tells the following remarkable story,
the truth of which is vouched for by the res
idents of the town; Il am 70 years old; have
been troubled with kidney complaint and
lameness for many years; could not dress my
self without help; now l am free from all
pain and soreness, and am able to do all my
own housework; owe my thanks to Electric
Bitters for having renewed my youth, and
removed completely all diseases and pain.
Try bottle, only 50c., at Psttersons'.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-09-15

THE Democratic press and party Of
Ohio, or elsewhere, need give themselves
any concern about Republican interfer-
ence with the tax ON distilled spirits A
Republican congress put the tax on
whisky to enforce Democratic contribu-
tions toward the war debt, and they are
in favor of keeping it there until the
emergency for which it was created is
past. There are many things that the
Republicans would be glad to have elm
mated from the internal revenue sched-
ules, but whisky is the last item on the
list that should escape the collectors
clutches.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-09-15

FOR A GOOD EDUCATION
Go TO HOPEDALE NORMAL COLLEGE.
Thorough, Economical aud Progressive.
Offers more studies under ONE TUITION
81 90 per week-than any Institution
in the State. Boarding at cost-S1 so
to So so per week. Tbirty-ffth year
begins September 9Th. For further inv
formation address the President,
w. G. GARvEY, A. NJ, M
81 ct Hopedale, o.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-09-15
RuckIan,s ArnIca.saIxe.

The best Salve in the world for cuts, bruises,
sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, tetter,
chapped hands, chilblsins corns and all skin
eruptions, and positively cures piles OF no pay
required; it is guaranteed to give perfect sat.
isfaction or money refunded; price 25c. per
box. For sale by PATTERSON & Sons, st.
Clairsyille. Ohio 1911
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-09-15
BUCHANAN BUSINESS INSTITUTE
POPFDAIF OHIO

The leading Business School in east
ern Ohio. Open all year and students
enter anytime with equal advantage.
Five Professors in business, all gfadu-
stes. Individual instruction. Expense
low and good things to eat. Anniver>
s8ry exercises the 1st and I'd of Septem
Der. Write for late catalogue to
WILLIAM BUCHANAN, Principal and
Proprietor. s Is 2m.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-09-15

All trains daily except Sunday.
Trains leave Cleveland forWheeling at II 10
m IL 10 pm, arriving al l3 p N and 55 sm.
E. A FORD,
Gen. Pass. and Ticket Ag't, Piftsburgh. Pa
JAMES MCCREA,
General Manager, Pittsburgh, Ps.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-09-15
Dogs Killed by EIectricity.

In Buffalo, the other day, twenty-seveu
friendless dogs were killed by electricity One
by one they were placed in a box about two
by three, lined with tin, with about an inch
Of water In the bottom. One by one they
were muzzled with a wire running through
the mouth. A simple touch of the wire-a
corpse. Buffalo Express
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-09-15

THE short, shai p and effective speeches
of Governor Foraker makes him the ter
ror of the Bourbons. Every sentence is
like stroke from broadsword, and
when 1t falls Democratic head tumbles.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-09-15
DHTSBURGH, CINCINNATI s. ST.
i LOUIS RAILRoAD-Pdn- Handle Route.

Time table for east and west corrected to
June Il, 1887. Trains leave Panhandle sta =
tion, Wheeling, feot OF Eleventh street, near
public Ianding-Central Standard time
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-09-15
ENNSYLVANIA COMPANY,
L (oPRRATING)
Cleveland q Pittsburgh r. r
East and North to Pittsburgh and olevelsnd.

Condemned timetable of passenger trains
corrected to May q 'S7, Central Standard Time.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-09-15

$4,000 a0orth Of Dry Goods,
Carpets, Boots and Shoes at
your oaon prices. Goods aoiU be
sold regardless Of cost. Ready
for business today, Thursday.
r. TROLL de SON.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-09-15

THE Democrats this year are exhibiting
more courage than usual when they
tackle the tariff question. They are
openly in favor of free trade this year,
and opposed to the Republican policies of
protection Of home manufacture and
home labor. Hitherto they have never
dared to call Carlisle, Morrison, Hurd,
Watterson and other free traders to the
stump in Ohio, but this year they have
invited them all to come and speak for
the Dempcrstic ticket.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-09-15

SHILoH's CoUGH and Consumption cure is
sold by us on guarantee; it restores consump-
tion Patterson & Sons.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-09-15

SHILoH's VITALIzEK is what you need for
constipation, loss of appetite, dizziness and all
symptoms of dyspepsia; price 10 and 70 cents
per bottle. At Pattersons.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-09-15

IT must se excruciatingly unpleasant
for Mr.. ClsVeland to have his shadow
Stunned and held In loathing by persons
infinitely his superior in mind, body and
estate. The refusal of the Grand Army
posts to pass beneath his picture, when
suspended in their line of march, speaks
volumes. 1t is no studied effort on the
part of the G. A. r. to evoke criticism or
to do something sensational. 1t is the
spontaneous outburst of resentment to-
ward a man who has striven to injure
them and their cause.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-09-15
CLEVELAND, LORAIN & WHEELING
~ RAILRoAD-T1ME SCHEDULE:

In effect Nov IA, 49, New Standard. Goth
meridian time, which is 2S minutes slower
than Columbus time.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-09-15
FOR A coon EDUCATION

For lame back, side or chest, use Shiloh's
Porous Plasters; price 25c. At Pattersons'.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-09-15

GROUP. Whooping Cough and bronchitis
Immediately relieved by Shilohs Cure. Sold
by Patterson & Sons
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-09-15

Justice Field, Of tao United States su-
prsme court, thinks the division Of Calitornis
into two states b sure to occur.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-09-15

THE brilliant record of Governor For
aker has attracted the attention and adj
miration of the whole country. His ad-
dresses, both political and official, have
been marvels of completeness, and he is
one of the most gifted orators of the day.
He is progressive and enthusiastic in his
Republicanism, and at the same time is
thorough business man and one of the
most valuable public officers ever elected
to any position in the gift of the people.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-09-15
Winter Exposure Causes Coughs,

Colds, pleurisy, rheumatism. pneumonia. neu>
ralgis, sciatics, lumbago. baokacne and other
ailments, for which Benson's Capctne lasters
are admitted to be the best remedy known.
They relieve and cure In q few hours when no
other application il Of the least benefit En-
dorsed by 5000 physicians and druggists Be-
ware OF limitations under similar sounding
names such as ''Capsicum," "Capucin, /" Gaps
sicine." Ask for Benson's and take no Others
Examine carefully when you buy. All drug
gists SEABURY & JOHNSON, Proprietors,
New York.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-09-15

alarm that the Republicans were favor
able to the removal of the tax on whisky.
At this the whole party joined in the
chorus, and have shouted themselves
hoarse about it. Compose yourselves,
gentlemen, the good old Republican party
are not only in favor of taxing the manu-
factured article, but are also in favor of
taxing the fellow that offers it for sale
on every highway and by-way in the
state. Taxation and local option is the
watchword of the Republicans on this
yexed ouestion
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-09-15

Office Hosrs-7 to am; 1 to pm; to pm
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-09-15

OSCAR TOWNSEND, WI. II CIRCUIT,
Gen1 Maaager. Gen1 Fit & Pass. Agt,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-09-15

WoRKINGMEN Of the United States don't
want free trade policy carried into effect.
They don't want the cheap pauper labor
of Europe to be brought into direct COM
petition with them, thereby reducing
their wages and endangering their oppor-
tunity for employment. The fact that
the Democratic party in Ohio this year is
making fight for free trade, or, as some
of them call it, revenue reform, should
be to the working man a notice that their
votes are not wanted by the Democrats.
The main object in securing Mr.. Powell
as the Democratic candidate for governor
is in the fact that he is free trader and
agreeing with President Cleveland in his
free trade views.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1887-04-02
A QUESTION ABOUT
Browns Iron Bittars
ANSWERED..

sands Of times. " How can Brown Iron bitfSs:
cure everything :" Well, It doesn't bat it 0Oo0
cure any disease for which reputable phyG1s
clan would prescribe IRON. Physiciana fUsf1s
nixe Iron as the best restorative agent known e
the profession, ana inquiry Of any ioaA1nR
chemical arm will substantiat8 th6 as0or11o$
that there are more preparations OF iron thsa q
any other substance used in medicine. M
SHOWS conclusively that iron 10 acknOWlo0004
70 be the most important factor in suoceoSful
met, that prior to the discovery Of RROWMT
binstion had @ ever be BEEN sffsa found. BRoWNTf Tfe8S 81
BiTTEks does not fnjure the teeth, ceuso hoa1s
ache, or produce constipatiOn--all other m0At
cines 90. BROWNS Iron B1TTERs curso In
digestion, Biliousness, weakness, DyDpop6la,
Malaria, Chills and fevers, Tired teelinS, -
erA Debility. Pain in the 6ide, Back or LtWha
Headache and Neuralgis-for all these aiim0H0
Iron ts prescribed daily. BROWNS IRON hi.
TEkS, however, does not cure In Q minute, Llko
all other thorough medicines, It acts sioWiY,
when taken By mon the nrSt symytom Of bono.
q is renewed energy. The muscles then become
a,,' arm,er' the digestion improves. the bowels sse
rapid and marked. The eyes begin at once .
comes to the cheeks; nervousness 0ioAps
pears functional derangements become rogus
lar, ana II nursing mother, abundant sueSes
0anc0 10 supplied Tor the child. 1omomblp
6T6IAR Iron htttars 10 the ONLY Iron 4l16
elns not Injurious. PAssssta~s sas erss'
e:Tsssedss:s Tss dsnn;ss ~ aae xssk aaa ssosssAssa
Cs) mSt
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1887-04-02

Utterly Dis

Expresses The SUolinnu q $500 v.uao17
mausos neuraleias seiat1eA ala oo1V1
headache Having txle4 1u1bol1aS
romsdios and physes1Aae q all eso0on
AVE - lase resort trte1 At1DoDGol1X
snclf snrprise anA Joy hAve e0an6 ~ r V
sWss stse ana gttoe sNrA Aenoono0un6
N y. e1pessment, tho1saads AaVo - -
W. sse ana shey ssstafy - - ~ vaAUas 4 mn IA
s.3onnxo Duruanns o.. 4. =. A.. r. - -
:. took Athlophosus aeoo9oirs -
.rs "s.soa :. ann9sne n ~ - tA0A - ~
ant u oporated % ny hoaxS oonscsc n
GS end iA,n,ef mt tsrce. saa ee.slipaas1 - ~ ',
much OF ~ medicine, - - - ~
nese was better. ana ooataAueo 0u>61SS r 51175S
itleft mo. ~ lameness vas IN ~ SSsS. s1SS1
ders and neck. ana had besn foe sa1H1
= Wa advised TO ~ AthiepAoeos ~ : - -
severe attack Of lamenees n m shoaSG1e sS1
arm. He said "it drove ths lansnss s1Int ~
OF me. my head felt strong. ana ny AeosSo1nG1S
stopped beating I thought woalA IN I'll
came ont all right and have noe AaA any 49,
Pnstrs, n. r, August q -
/! am practicing physician psoGog1ooo
Athlophoros In case Of invetera1o glounnooDw
OF the right shoulder ana am. tn go ~
been OF weeks standibg-yes noAths-onA -
sisted medicine carefully selected. Aleo ~ -
OF electric treatment One bottle rslnovo4 -
the trouble. The case remains we'll now OVoP =.
year since using the medicine. 7'S - I
q. Q. PRloaAlne, = y
Every druggist should keep AtAlopnseao -
Athiophoros Pulls. but where thsy eAnno1 0o
Dougnt OF the druggist the Athlophoeoo O., ~
~ VAL street, Rev York, will sena eltAoP ~
rage paidl on receipt Of regular prioo. 49,
= u.0 per bottle for Athlophoeos anA u. -
Pills. -
For liver ana kidney diseases, ayspspssa q.
digestion. weakness. nervous debility, 0isooeoo
a
biood. 10, Athlophoros Ptls are unoQualeG
mRr28.l woOd
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1887-04-02
THE WANDERER,

THE WANDEnEhs
Joiner, joining the oaken seam,
All SO lonely aud dusty gray.
Shaking thy head In waking dream,
where be thy fellows OF yesterday
Past and gone from the.trodden sill;
Each ON his errand ana all for naught!
For men are coming and going stu;
And stul must the joiner's task be wrought.
Why, we'll thou sayest. thou mournful wight
But dost thou remember the student four,
Who sang Of old, In tho waning light
OF the golden evenings, before thy door:
And do remember And vast thou one
or that boastful band For my eyes are dim.
Nay for with tempest and foreign sun.
Scared thou seemest and swart and grim
And fair were they and they vowed their VOWS;
And the msidens listened. in hut ana hall
And still they talked a. they held carouse.
OF what should happen and what beiail.
And one must rail at the miser's greed,
And he OF them. only. hath learned to hoard
And one should win with the poets screed
What he hath won with the victor's sword
And one should journey beyond the foam.
And never his eyes behold the sea
And one of them only abide At home
And half fancy that thou art he!
oh. vex theo not with the pleasure planned;
but tell me !-What OF thy daughter fur?
And wears she q ring on the lily hand,
So smooth and slender beyond compare?
For here be Jewels Of East and West,
And here bs spoils OF the Southern shell,
Won, with dsnger. At loves behest.
And who 10 the giver. her heart shall tell
Now what to thee 10 her lily handT
And what, to thee, was her love so dear ?
And how shall she care for thy jewels grand,
Now that her coffin fashion here'
Why, truly, truly, II these things be.
There is never solace for those that roam,
In all that their Numbering eyes may see,
More false than the dreams OF the coming
homel
-From the Boston Iranscript.